Gift Idea: Tiffany + Co Eau de Parfum

If you can't treat yourself or someone else at christmas time, then when can you! In terms of beauty products, there's nothing better than receiving a gorgeous new fragrance, especially when it's as incredibly beautiful as this new offering from Tiffany & Co. I was very kindly sent this fragrance from the lovely people over at Debenhams *thank you*.

*Tiffany & Co Eau de Parfum (£72, 50ml)

I had no idea that Tiffany & Co created a fragrance until this week and I'm now pretty much obsessed with it as not only does it look so luxurious and fancy but it it's the kind of fragrance that I always go for and I'm usually a little let down; however, that isn't the case with this heavenly fragrance. The bottle and box are so pretty and classic but they have an even more beautiful option that would make an ideal gift for a special someone - the 'skyline' edition of the fragrance which can also be purchased from Debenhams.

The design of the perfume bottle is inspired by the iconic Tiffany & Co Lucida and Tiffany yellow cut diamonds. As for the fragrance, "master perfumer Daniela Andrier was inspired by her love for gemstones and jewellery to create this contemporary take on the most precious ingredients of traditional haute perfumery."

Top Notes: Vert de Mandarin
Heart Notes: Iris Flower
Base Notes: Patchouli & Musky Notes

There's one aspect of fragrances that is always overlooked and usually the only negative about a fragrance for me and that's the spray dispenser. It may sound inconsequential but when I use most of the fragrances in my collection, it feels as though I've been doused in fragrance with physical droplets of the perfume on my clothing; that's not what I want. This beautiful fragrance however releases a fine cloud of fragrance which is ideal for application and it means that I don't ruin clothing with drops of perfume that I can't remove!

The fragrance itself is quite familiar to me as it reminds me a little of the heavenly Aura by Swarovski fragrance that I adore but it's more sophisticated, musky and far less sweet. While it is familiar, it isn't generic or something that your gift recipient or yourself, might already own. Also it's a divine combination of notes that make it feminine without being too sweet, musky but not overpowering and it has managed to balance the line between an everyday and evening fragrance - it would be ideal for so many occasions as well as ages.

I also tend to buy eau de parfum fragrances rather than an eau de toilette as they are more long lasting and this fragrance is no different. The longevity for me is around six hours, on my clothing, which is fantastic and you could always use an atomiser to take your fragrance on the go without potentially damaging the gorgeous bottle.

Overall, I cannot recommend this fragrance enough as it's pretty much everything I look for in an everyday fragrance as it is floral and feminine but it's unique, long lasting and musky. The bottle and packaging make it a wonderful and gasp inducing gift this Christmas, especially the intricate 'skyline' option. The fragrance is available in 30ml, 50ml and 75ml sizes with a matching shower gel, body lotion and body cream products available to compliment the fragrance.

Have you tried this fragrance? Do you like to receive fragrances as Christmas gifts?